Relational Disconnection

Relational Disconnection proposes to investigate and reflect on the way we connect with one another today: how we sometimes learn to find balance in solitude even though that loneliness is heavy while at other times, we manage to find balance together. We are social beings and we need to relate to others, which is why we seek companionship to avoid feeling alone. In today’s society, marked by individuality, consumerism, and immediacy, relationships resemble the liquid more than the solid; that is, they can easily change shape and flow. This means that emotional bonds are formed and broken with greater ease, and the constant search for new experiences and immediate gratification prevents the construction of deep, lasting relationships.